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Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
“The air around them was heavy with more than just the scent of flowers and fire. Magic had settled over the dance floor, polishing the stars, gliding the night.”
Cinderella x The Little Mermaid are woven into this tale of mermaids, ocean, and magic. I was hooked 3% in and slowly savoured this read. I am obsessed with the ocean and writing that feels like it melts on your tongue though, so that’s to be expected.
The author combines such amazing touches to the original tales - like how it’s hurts Luce, our main character, to talk - just like how the original Little Mermaid hurt her to walk on her feet when she got her legs.
If you enjoy historical romance x fantasy, mermaids, the ocean, or magical fairytales I’d recommend giving this a try.
“Tears and salt. Sorrow and sea. There is magic in such meetings.”
Cinderella x The Little Mermaid are woven into this tale of mermaids, ocean, and magic. I was hooked 3% in and slowly savoured this read. I am obsessed with the ocean and writing that feels like it melts on your tongue though, so that’s to be expected.
The author combines such amazing touches to the original tales - like how it’s hurts Luce, our main character, to talk - just like how the original Little Mermaid hurt her to walk on her feet when she got her legs.
If you enjoy historical romance x fantasy, mermaids, the ocean, or magical fairytales I’d recommend giving this a try.
“Tears and salt. Sorrow and sea. There is magic in such meetings.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Torture, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying and Classism
The Signal by Eric Buchman, Sarah Shachat, Gabriel Urbina
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a fun, fast paced, short audiobook. It really explores science, space, and some interesting characters. The story was a little bland and felt a little rushed at the end. Definitely worth a listen, especially with the added sound effects and production quality
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I’m not a huge fan of this type of genre but it was written well. I loved the little twist! Definitely made me cry but it also felt very long to get through.
If you’re a fan of more drama romances, and world war 2 settings, you’d probably love this book!
If you’re a fan of more drama romances, and world war 2 settings, you’d probably love this book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Sexual violence, Blood, Grief, Pregnancy, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Against the Rules by Bree Hayden
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This cute romance was between a football player named Travis and a singer.
As a huge Swiftie, I requested this ARC as fast as the submit button would allow 🤭
It was really fun trying to spot and relate them to Travis and Taylor 😂💖 it wasn’t inspired or influenced by them in any acknowledgments though.
The story was super cute! 🥹 they end up getting tattoos on their ring fingers for each other and that made me melt!
However the characters and friend group came across very immature. Banter didn’t really feel like banter. And there was a TON of smut in here (I don’t enjoy reading a lot of it).
If none of those bother you though, RUN to Amazon because until the 25th of Feb you can get this for 99c and the story is still really cute!
As a huge Swiftie, I requested this ARC as fast as the submit button would allow 🤭
It was really fun trying to spot and relate them to Travis and Taylor 😂💖 it wasn’t inspired or influenced by them in any acknowledgments though.
The story was super cute! 🥹 they end up getting tattoos on their ring fingers for each other and that made me melt!
However the characters and friend group came across very immature. Banter didn’t really feel like banter. And there was a TON of smut in here (I don’t enjoy reading a lot of it).
If none of those bother you though, RUN to Amazon because until the 25th of Feb you can get this for 99c and the story is still really cute!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Stalking
The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
… this book!!! 😍
It is beyond five stars. This was an insanely cute story, had me sobbing in at least 5 different places. The way the author weaves her words!
She writes time bending as Georgia sees the teen version of Eli standing at their door, beckoning her out into the night until it rights itself and its adult Eli.
Time. Circles. Forevers. They’re all interwoven into such exquisite detail that it sounds like fate. Like time lives on, over and over again in a single moment.
The paper rings!! If you know, you know.
And not the acknowledgments thanking some Taylor Swift songs 😂 I think I’ve found my new favourite auto-buy author 🥰
It is beyond five stars. This was an insanely cute story, had me sobbing in at least 5 different places. The way the author weaves her words!
She writes time bending as Georgia sees the teen version of Eli standing at their door, beckoning her out into the night until it rights itself and its adult Eli.
Time. Circles. Forevers. They’re all interwoven into such exquisite detail that it sounds like fate. Like time lives on, over and over again in a single moment.
The paper rings!! If you know, you know.
And not the acknowledgments thanking some Taylor Swift songs 😂 I think I’ve found my new favourite auto-buy author 🥰
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
George Orwell's 1984: An Audible Original adaptation by George Orwell
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Big brother is always watching.
George Orwell really creates thought-provoking pieces.
This dystopian world was scary but fascinating. I’d have honestly loved to hear more about the world before things ramped up, I’m a sucker for these dystopian universes.
Scary to think this isn’t too far off from an alternative universe though.
George Orwell really creates thought-provoking pieces.
This dystopian world was scary but fascinating. I’d have honestly loved to hear more about the world before things ramped up, I’m a sucker for these dystopian universes.
Scary to think this isn’t too far off from an alternative universe though.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Confinement, Death, Sexual content, Torture, Murder, and War
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Bridgerton books are just as good as the series 😍 the series is a fantastic adaption, it follows the plot quite closely. It’s always enjoyable hearing how each character thinks and feels though ✨
The diamond of this season 🤭
The diamond of this season 🤭
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Child abuse, Misogyny, Vomit, and Death of parent
The Ex Effect by Jo Watson
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book had a lot of internal laughing, especially with the dolphin (if you know, you know) 😂
The amount of travel in this 😍 I want to go explore all of these locations! The love for Africa shines through and makes me feel so proud to be a South African 🥰
Ash and Max are super cute though! Ash had me wishing I had a friend group like hers 🥹
The amount of travel in this 😍 I want to go explore all of these locations! The love for Africa shines through and makes me feel so proud to be a South African 🥰
Ash and Max are super cute though! Ash had me wishing I had a friend group like hers 🥹
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Vomit and Injury/Injury detail
Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography by Wendy Loggia
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
This was so cute 🥹 and the illustrations are gorgeous!
When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The writing in this book was incredible! Lush and descriptive combined with gritty and harsh adds such a beautiful contrast.
The plot and the world setting were fantastic! Our main character is a badass assassin but unfortunately has the traits of “everyone who comes close to me dies” and doesn’t trust a single soul. She grows a little in the book, but hopefully book two will have more significant character growth.
I read this as an audiobook so I missed a couple things from the story but it was so good I’m definitely going to physically read this at some point!
The plot and the world setting were fantastic! Our main character is a badass assassin but unfortunately has the traits of “everyone who comes close to me dies” and doesn’t trust a single soul. She grows a little in the book, but hopefully book two will have more significant character growth.
I read this as an audiobook so I missed a couple things from the story but it was so good I’m definitely going to physically read this at some point!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Grief, and Murder